Equipment Maintenance Technician B-Shift

IDEX Corporation; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation's Materials Science Solutions in Rochester, NY is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support thin-film coating operations, CNC and production machining. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with high‑vacuum deposition, vacuum systems, and electronics, and be able to troubleshoot equipment and improve uptime.

Responsibilities include supporting coating operations, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to improve process

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2-year technical degree and 3+ years experience with high‑vacuum deposition, or 6+ years relevant experience.
• Direct experience with ion sources and electron guns; desirable.
• Direct experience with the repair, diagnostics and root‑cause analysis of vacuum coating equipment issues.
• Formal electronics and vacuum training desirable.
• Experience with facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and chilled‑water systems desirable.
• Experience using measurement systems as applied to thin film coating production, such as spectrophotometers, interferometers, oscilloscopes and other electrical, optical and mechanical test equipment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS office
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and interfaces
• Willingness to work flexible work hours including weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the thin‑film coating operation with vacuum equipment and electronics expertise.
• Real‑time troubleshooting of coating issues based on root cause assessment.
• Support off‑line improvement projects as related to maintenance, uptime and MTBF.
• Support facility systems as needed.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability.
• Support equipment in other departments related to the thin‑film coating operations (ex. Glass Shop).

Skills

Vacuum deposition

Ion sources

Electron guns

Diagnostics

HVAC systems

Test equipment

MS Office

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Interferometers

Oscilloscopes

Computer hardware interfaces

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Job Location

Rochester, NY

Reports To

Coating Maintenance Supervisor

Hours

B-Shift 2pm - 10:30pm

ITAR/EAR Criteria

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Who is Materials Science Solutions (MSS)?

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a business platform within IDEX Corporation that brings together a portfolio of industry‑leading companies specializing in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components. Serving customers in the semiconductor, space and defense, and precision forming industries, IDEX MSS partners with OEMs to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative materials science expertise and coordinated global support. From concept development and prototyping to high-volume production, the organization delivers high-performance, mission-critical solutions that enable customers to advance cutting‑edge technologies and achieve reliable, scalable results

Scope Of Role

IH&S is currently looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to support its thin‑film coating operations, cnc machining, and production machining environment. The right candidate will have significant experience with thin film coating technologies, hardware and associated vacuum systems and electronics.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the thin‑film coating operation with vacuum equipment and electronics expertise;
• Real‑time troubleshooting of coating issues based on root cause assessment;
• Support off‑line improvement projects as related to maintenance, uptime and MTBF;
• Support facility systems as needed;
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability;
• Support equipment in other departments related to the thin‑film coating operations (ex. Glass Shop).

*Key success criteria for this position are: Coating machine uptime and factory overall efficiency (FOE) defined as the product of yields, cycle time and uptime normalized to theoretically achievable goals.

Qualification Requirements

• A minimum of a 2-year technical degree and 3+ years experience with high‑vacuum deposition, or 6+ years relevant experience;
• Direct experience with ion sources and electron guns; desirable;
• Direct experience with the repair, diagnostics and root‑cause analysis of vacuum coating equipment issues;
• Formal electronics and vacuum training desirable;
• Experience with facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and chilled‑water systems desirable;
• Experience using measurement systems as applied to thin film coating production, such as spectrophotometers, interferometers, oscilloscopes and other electrical, optical and mechanical test equipment
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Proficiency with MS office;
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and interfaces;
• Willingness to work flexible work hours including weekends and/or holidays.

The right candidate will have a clear desire to succeed and be effective working in a fast‑paced environment. On a personal level, the candidate will exhibit the highest standards of integrity, deliver upon all commitments, and be a highly motivated, team player.

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 - $72,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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